
22, 2020, 86 per cent of hospital admissions have been individual who have not yet been vaccinated.ĭuring the COVID-19 update, public health assured residents that it is safe to mix flu shots with a COVID-19 vaccine. “We estimated that the COVID-19 has prevented almost 7,000 cases in Waterloo Region to date,” said Dr. The associate medical officer of health for Waterloo Region added COVID-19 vaccines have prevented thousands of infections. More than 91 per cent of eligible residents in Waterloo Region over the age of twelve have received their first dose, while 88 per cent are fully vaccinated.Ī total of 8,524 third doses have been administered. Officials said they have the capacity to meet the upcoming demand with the help of local pharmacies. Part of that is planning ahead for children’s vaccine approval as well”. “It’s been a bit of a slower start than we thought it might be which is ones of the reasons why it was important to stress to get third doses, as we expect the clinics to get busier later in November and in December. “We encourage those eligible for a third dose to book an appointment now,” said Murray. The region re-opened their online booking system last Saturday in anticipation of demand. First Nation, Inuit, and Metis adults and their non-Indigenous household members.two doses of AstraZeneca or one dose of Janssen



COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Waterloo Region have been ramping up in the wake of expanded third dose eligibility announced by the province Wednesday.
